The Utah Mammoth are set to face off against the St. Louis Blues tonight at the Enterprise Center, with puck drop scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. This matchup brings together the Mammoth, who currently have a record of 12 wins, 10 losses, and 3 overtime losses, against the Blues, holding a record of 8 wins, 10 losses, and 7 overtime losses.
For the Mammoth, the projected lineup features forward lines led by Clayton Keller alongside Kevin Rooney and Nick Schmaltz. Kailer Yamamoto, Logan Cooley, and Dylan Guenther will form the second line, while Lawson Crouse is expected to play with Jack McBain and JJ Peterka. Rounding out the offense are Brandon Tanev, Kevin Stenlund, and Michael Carcone. The defensive pairings will include Mikhail Sergachev and Sean Durzi, along with Nate Schmidt and John Marino, while Ian Cole teams up with Dmitri Simashev. Karel Vejmelka is anticipated to start in goal, with Vitek Vanecek ready to step in as well. The Mammoth will be without Alex Kerfoot, who is sidelined with a lower-body injury, and Barrett Hayton, who is currently battling an illness.
The Blues will feature a lineup that includes Jake Neighbours, Robert Thomas, and Jordan Kyrou on the first line. Brayden Schenn will center Dalibor Dvorsky and Pavel Buchnevich on the second line. Dylan Holloway, Pius Suter, and Jimmy Snuggerud comprise the third line, while Mathieu Joseph, Oskar Sundqvist, and Nathan Walker round out the forwards. Defensively, Philip Broberg and Colton Parayko will pair up, with Matthew Kessel and Justin Faulk alongside Cam Fowler and Logan Mailloux. Joel Hofer is poised to start in goal, with Jordan Binnington also available after a strong performance where he made 25 saves last game. Notably, the Blues are not currently dealing with any injuries.
Both teams enter this game with contrasting recent fortunes; the Mammoth look to rebound after a narrow 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, whereas the Blues come off a victorious 4-3 win against the Ottawa Senators. With a fresh slate for both teams, fans can expect an exciting match-up as they vie for crucial points in the standings.